10mm Vs .45 ACP: Making the Right Choice - Gun Digest
Nov 1, 2018 · When it comes to the 10mm vs .45 ACP, application decides the winner. Points to consider when deciding between the 10mm vs .45 ACP: Cartridge application; Recoil sensitivity; Potential need for fast follow-up shots; Handgun size (.45 has more compact options) Average engagement range; Price per round (one is a bit more spendy than the other)
10mm vs 45 ACP [2024 ] Which is better? : Gun University
Mar 29, 2024 · The difference in energy level is small, while the .45 creates a larger wound channel. The idea that a 10mm, or any handgun for that matter, is a logical choice for bear or other large game protection, which you hear quite often, is …
Ballistics Showdown: Comparing the Power of 10MM vs 45 ACP
The low velocity and heavy weight of the .45 and the high velocity, low weight of the 10mm both make for powerful shots. If you’re looking for speed, 10mm will have you covered. The 10mm has a faster velocity and energy than the .45ACP. But …
.45 ACP vs. 10mm: Each Has Its Own Advantages - Wide Open …
May 16, 2021 · Fans of the .45 ACP counter that the .45 is bigger at 100 yards than the 10mm is at the muzzle. However, those statements also reflect the strengths, weaknesses and ideal uses of each cartridge. The .45 ACP is an outstanding choice for self-defense.
Is 10mm better than .45 ACP? | [October Updated] - TheGunZone
May 13, 2024 · The 10mm offers higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory, making it a suitable choice for longer range shooting. On the other hand, the .45 ACP boasts greater bullet weight and larger wound channels, making it a reliable option for self-defense situations. Ultimately, the decision comes down to individual needs and shooting style.
10mm vs 45 ACP | Outdoor Life
Nov 15, 2023 · The wider diameter of the .45 ACP bullet, and the speed of the 10mm bullet effectively nullify each other when it comes to wound cavity characteristics. To summarize, the 10mm has an advantage, but not a very big one.
State Your Case: 10mm Auto vs. .45 ACP - The Truth About Guns
May 14, 2022 · Given velocity makes little difference until you get to rifle power cartridges, I’ll take a 20-25% larger wound channel which the 45 gives you over the 9mm. As an added bonus, you don’t need ultra expensive state of the art ammo in a 45, 230 gr hardball is fine.
10mm vs .45 ACP - Caliber Battle | MeatEater Hunting
Jun 9, 2022 · The .45 can compete with the 10mm in certain matchups, but the 10mm has a higher ceiling. In “Cartridges of the World,” Frank C. Barnes lists the hottest 10mm as producing 680 ft.-lbs. of energy, 146 ft.-lbs. more than the hardest-hitting .45.
10mm vs .45 ACP - Cartridge Comparison - Sniper Country
Jul 14, 2021 · The 10mm rounds show a flatter trajectory with an average bullet drop of 1.12 inches at the 50-yard mark and 4.06 inches at the 100-yard mark. The .45 ACP rounds show an average drop of 2.2 inches at the 50-yard mark and 6.86 inches at the 100-yard mark. And those are of course averages.
10mm vs 45 ACP: The Battle of Ballistics and Brute Force - Armscor
Apr 17, 2020 · The low velocity and heavy weight of the .45 and the high velocity, low weight of the 10mm both make for powerful shots. If you’re looking for speed, 10mm will have you covered. The 10mm has a faster velocity and energy than the .45ACP. But the 45 gives great diameter and has stood the test of time.